Exotica: Moots YBB

In the first of our regular series highlighting the rare, ultra cutting edge or ‘just’ plain exotic we bring to you this custom built Moots YBB (Why Be Beat) softail Titanium Mountain Bike.

Crafted by hand in the Rockies from 3Al/2.5v Titanium alloy the Moots YBB offers up 1.125″ of pivotless rear wheel travel. Not a lot. Just enough. This bike isn’t designed to hurtle downhill or plunge through rocks and roots - it’s intended to keep you riding for miles in more comfort and for less effort than a conventional suspension frame does.

Moots offer a number of customisation options for their frames - from speccing extra bottle mounts all the way up to custom geometry - the benefits of building each frame fully by hand.

The Moots YBB and its softail design may not be new or cutting edge but it’s a classic - beautifully executed, constructed by craftsmen and built to last a lifetime. If you’re looking for the ultimate in hardwearing, long lasting Mountain Bikes and want something that could reasonably be expected to outlive you - then this bike simply must be on your list.

More information on Moots bikes can be found on their website

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